Title :
Tore Supra ICRH antennas for long pulse operation
Author :
Agarici, G. ; Beaumont, B. ; Bibet, Ph ; Bremond, S. ; Deck, C. ; Doceul, L. ; Faisse, F. ; Ladurelle, L. ; Lombard, G. ; Mollard, P.
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Recherche sur la Fusion Controlee, CEA, Centre d´´Etudes Nucleaires de Cadarache, France
Abstract :
The Tore Supra ICRH antennas, built in collaboration with ORNL according to the Resonant Double Loop concept, have been used for many years in various experimental schemes. In the frequency range between 35 to 80 MHg they have contributed to meet the initial aim of the Tore Supra tokamak: to operate at a plasma current up to 1.7 MA, over 30 seconds or with a heating power higher than 10 MW. Based on the experience gained, the next step, aiming at high power operation up to 25 MW with long pulse discharges (1000 s), is scheduled on Tore Supra
Keywords :
Tokamak devices; antennas in plasma; fusion reactor design; plasma radiofrequency heating; plasma toroidal confinement; 35 to 80 MHz; Resonant Double Loop concept; Tore Supra ICRH antennas; long pulse operation; plasma current; Antenna accessories; Capacitors; Conductors; Electrodes; Fingers; Plasma temperature; Power system protection; Radio frequency; Steady-state; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Fusion Engineering, 1997. 17th IEEE/NPSS Symposium
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4226-7
DOI :
10.1109/FUSION.1997.687071
